Health Sciences at Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
29
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings $39,502/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 2.9x earnings multiple
Ranked #105 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $471K $472K $450K
Earnings Multiple 2.9x 2.9x 2.8x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 29 29

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$161,632
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$129,912
20% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $39,502/yr, edging above the $36,567 national average for Health Sciences — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

An earnings multiple of 2.9x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$39,502 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #105 out of 156 programs, Johnson & Wales University-Providence's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Johnson & Wales University-Providence

Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 3,913 students in Providence, RI.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Johnson & Wales University-Providence's Health Sciences program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for Health Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Health Sciences to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Health Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →